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John George Kanellos, husband of Hamilton Rodman Kanellos died at home on June, 2, 2011. He was born on June 2, 1924 in Charleston, SC. He was the first generation of the Kanellos family to be born in America. His Greek parents, the late George Constantine Kanellos and Olga Milonadakis Kanellos were born in Parsa and Chesma, Smyrna, Asia Minor.
His early education began in the elementary schools of Charleston including afternoon Greek School at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity. He graduated from Charleston High School with a Classical Diploma in Latin. He played the Piccolo in the high school band and the Violin in both the Charleston String Symphony and the Charleston Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra. He attended the College of Charleston until he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1944. He served on the USS Atlanta CL-104 where he saw duty in the Pacific.
He graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy. His career as a Registered Pharmacist began as the owner of the K and H Pharmacy located on Wentworth Street, then as a Pharmaceutical Representative for Winthrop Laboratories, and in retirement with Bi-Lo Pharmacy as a Pharmacist.
He was a member of Kappa Psi Pharmacy Fraternity, South Carolina Pharmacy Association, Past President of the Charleston County Pharmaceutical Association and a Life Member of the Alumni Association at the Medical University of South Carolina.
He was a life-long member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity where he served his church as altar boy, taught Sunday school, served on the Parish Council, played the Bass Violin in the church Bouzoukia Band and was the recipient of the Archangel Michael Award. A plaque was placed in his honor for his dedication in the development of Mayflower Court Park adjoining the church.
He is survived by his wife, Hamilton Rodman Kanellos. They have two sons: William Rodman Kanellos of Charleston, SC and George John Kanellos and wife, Molly Sasscer Kanellos of Upper Marlboro, MD; a brother: Constan George Kanellos and wife, Annik deGoyon Kanellos of Alexandria, VA; two grandchildren: John Hill Carter Kanellos and Anne Hamilton Dulany Kanellos.
The Wake will be from 5-7pm at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race St. on Friday, June 3, 2011. The Trisagion Service will be at 6pm. The Funeral Service will be in the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity Saturday, June 4 at 1pm. Pallbearers will include his nephews. Burial will follow in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The Reverend Father John L. Johns, Parish Priest will conduct the services.
Memorials may be made to the Endowment Fund at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race St., Charleston, SC 29403 or Amedisys Hospice Services, 1027 Physicians Dr, Ste. 240, Charleston, SC 29414.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
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Sylvia Wahlberg
June 5, 2011
Hi George,
Sylvia Pearlman here from MHS 1976. I remember you fondly . . . always with a kind smile on your face. I am sorry for your great loss. May your father live on in your memories and in your heart. Know that his guidance will ALWAYS be with you from above. . . just listen.
Bobby Bernstein
June 4, 2011
Please accept my family's deepest sympathy for your loss. George, though we have not seen each other for many years, please know that we are your extended family and are there, to help you in any way we can, or just to be there for you.
Eric Sojourner
June 4, 2011
George,
My deepest sympathy to to you and yours for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Regards,
linda litchfield
June 4, 2011
With deepest sympathy, he will be missed deeply, my heart goes out to his family. I was his hair stylist, friend for many years,what a wonderful person, he always spoke kindly of everyone.he was the most kindest, thoughtful person that I have ever met. He will be missed.
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Cookie Sewell
June 4, 2011
It was an honor and priviledge to have met you and to have done your haircuts. I'm glad I made you smile when we last met. God Bless You.
Kat & Steve Varn
June 4, 2011
George
Steve and I are so sorry for your loss. I am sure that your character is a reflection of his investment to you as a father. I'm sure your memories will bring smiles. Sorry for your loss.
June 4, 2011
Hi George -
Tim Whitfield here from MHS 1976...heard from Carol Buddin that your father had passed and just wanted you to know that we are praying for you and your entire family during this time of loss. We are in Romania until 9/29, but be assured that you will be in our thoughts...take care, friend.
Tim
Barbara Speer
June 3, 2011
Dear Hamilton and family, I was so saddened to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. And may God bless you.
Nancy Pinckney
June 3, 2011
Hamilton, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God bless you.
June 3, 2011
My sincere & deepest sympathies to the family of John Kanellos for their loss. John was a wonderful and loving person, who loved his wife & family very much. He was always willing to share and help others within the Church & community. He will be dearly missed, not only by his family, but also by the many, many friends within the Church & community. Although I will miss him deeply, I know he is with our Lord & Savior, Jesus Chris and this gives me great joy. My prayers are with his family and friends. GOD Bless you always.
Unto Christ......Spero Drake
Rick Croucher
June 3, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man who will be missed. God bless you.
Guerin's Pharmacy
June 2, 2011
We are sorry to learn of your loss. Our prayers are with your family.
Charles Dunning, RPh and Barbara Dunning, RPh
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